Browsing: coloured gemstones

The specific auction mix and the quality of the lots offered at each auction vary in characteristics such as size, colour and clarity on account of variations in mined production and market demand. Therefore, the results of each auction are not always directly comparable.

IIGJ Lab is committed to serve the Gem & Jewellery Industry by providing independent quality assessment of Gemstones & Jewellery. IIGJ’s Ruby Identification service is well known and is availed by gemstone manufacturers, traders, and retailers.

On Wednesday 15 October 2025, a group of approximately 40 illegal miners marched on the mine gate at Montepuez Ruby Mining (“MRM”). They proceeded to attack Mozambican police officers present at the gate, killing two, one of whom was a commander of Mozambique’s Natural Resources Protection Force. No MRM employees or contractors were injured in the attack and onsite conditions have been calm since.

Further to the Company’s announcement on 11 August 2025, Gemfields confirms that it completed the sale of Fabergé Limited (“Fabergé”) to SMG Capital LLC (the “Buyer”) on 29 August 2025.

Gemfields announces the results of an auction comprised of commercial-quality rough emeralds held during the period 11 – 29 April 2025

Gemfields is pleased to announce the results of a mini auction of Mozambican rough rubies from Montepuez Ruby Mining (“MRM”) held in Bangkok, Thailand from 21 to 25 April 2025

Emerald is the fitting birthstone of May, the month when green shoots burst forth and fields turn green. Coinciding with this highpoint of spring is a new partnership between Gemfields and PureJewels, a fine jewellery label dedicated to quality, craftsmanship and heritage, with roots in India and Africa. The PureJewels x Gemfields Zariya collection puts emeralds from Gemfields’ Kagem mine in Zambia front and centre in designs inspired by the fresh buds of May.